Sunday, September 26, 2010

Confession #1: I am by no means a professional. By that I mean I have NOT gone to culinary school or apprenticed as a candy-maker. I am self-made. In every way. My background is performing arts and human resources. I do own every issue of Martha Stewart Living (and moved my boxes and boxes of magazines around to every apartment and house) I grew up watching Julia with my mom. My parents both taught me in the kitchen. I have been a foodie my whole adult life. So, naturally, I launched a food business.

Confession #2: I ditched being a perfectionist years ago (around the time I had my first baby) BUT confections do tend to fill my perfectionist side. It isn't "a dash of this and a dash of that" type cooking. It is exact. As in, I am not making chocolate today because the humidity is just too high. I calibrate my candy thermometer every time I use it. I fume when my marshmallow goes 30 seconds too long in the mixer (I can taste the difference). So, this type of food business suits me perfectly. I get to be a little more laid back in family life and a little more picky in my food life.

Welcome to my world. Follow the journey. And eat a marshmallow or two while doing so.

My Mom gave me my first cookbook when I was 6 years old. I have been cooking and baking ever since. I developed a love of candy-making at an early age. One of my fondest childhood memories is of my English Granny coming home from working in the Purdy’s factory. She always smelled like chocolate.

Now a mother of two girls, I am launching my food business specializing in confections and baked goods. I truly enjoy baking and sharing with friends and family. And now I am delighted to share my treats with you. Enjoy!

Welcome to Kimberley's Kitchen

Handmade in Canada- Kimberley's Kitchen creates gourmet marshmallows, gourmet s'mores, old-fashioned candy, and fine organic foods. Made fresh to order with real ingredients and in small batches in Telkwa, BC.

We use real ingredients such as organic vanilla beans, fair trade organic cocoa and coffee, and local fruit, whipping it into handcrafted marshmallow. No artificial colors, extracts or synthetic flavors and all packaging is earth friendly.

Your online source for marshmallows and candy, with year-round shipping and holiday specials. A seasonal menu that offers gifts and goodies for you to share with friends and family.